They have the Lowest damage output per hit of all melee weapons, but this is offset by their moveset versatility, attack speed, and unique Backstab ability (unlocked by investing in the Assassin's Art ability).

The Daggers are made for people who prefer speed and precision over strength, focusing on a single enemy rather than a large mass of enemies that surround you.

One of the daggers' greatest strengths is their ability to land a continuous flurry of blows with varying, player-controlled speed. This makes it relatively easy to switch targets mid-combo and continue the attack chain on a separate enemy for stuns. Since the daggers' attack chain is quite lengthy (7~8 hits!) and they can be intentionally slowed by the player, the player's ability to dodge at any time is left open for the vast majority of battles. Some dagger special attacks are designed to work with dodges and launches as well, so using this knowledge will allow the player to entwine their defense with their offense. Some dagger special attacks can guarantee critical hits if timed precisely, increasing damage output when only a single target matters.